The Faint

The Faint are an American band from Omaha, associated with Saddle Creek Records. They shifted from guitar-based indie rock to a synth-driven electro-synthpop/new-wave approach on releases such as Wet From The Birth (2004). Production collaborations with Saddle Creek figures such as Mike Mogis are noted in reviews.

Associated with Saddle Creek Records; Wet From The Birth (2004) shifts the band toward electro-synthpop; Danse Macabre is an earlier notable release.

The review frames The Faint as Omaha-born, affiliated with Saddle Creek, and moving from indie rock toward an electro-synthpop/new-wave sound on Wet From The Birth. It cites influences like Human League, Depeche Mode, and Talking Heads and notes punk roots still visible in the arrangements. Production by Mike Mogis and tracks such as "I Dissapear" and "Symptom Finger" are highlighted. Overall the album is described as inventive but uneven (rating: 3/5).

For:Fans of synth-driven indie rock, new wave, post-punk and followers of the Saddle Creek scene